Juice is good for you. We are not the first people to tell you this but here goes. A glass of fresh pressed juice is the best way for the body to absorb all the nutrients from fruits and vegetables. They are great for our immunity, our energy levels and our brain. So, whether you are looking to ward off a cold or just get more nutrition into your diet, this is a good way to start.
Since we now agree that we love juice, let's talk about making juice. There are many juicers out there and at different prices. Each has its pros and cons. We have not made the leap to a good one yet, so we make do with a simple blender and a nut milk bag. Whether you have a juicer or a blender, you have to try this juice!
Ingredients:
- 5 carrots
- 5 oranges
- 1 inch of ginger
- 2 teaspoons of turmeric
Setup:
1. If you are using organic vegetables, you can leave the peel on for the carrot and ginger. If not, peel them.
2. Peel the oranges.
3. For straining, we place a nut milk bag on a bowl. You can also use a strainer or a cheese cloth over a bowl for the same results.
Instructions:
- Drop in pieces of orange into the blender and blend well. Pour it through the strainer into the bowl.
- Chop up your carrots into chunks. Add to the blender with the ginger. To help the carrots blend easily, add some of the strained orange juice. If you want to dilute the juice, you can add water also. Blend well. Strain the juice into the same bowl as the orange juice.
- Add in the turmeric into the juice and mix well.
- Store in a bottle in the fridge and drink it up within 3 days.
What do I do with the pulp?
You have many options. You can add the carrot pulp to soups or stews to thicken it. You can add the orange pulp to your baked goods or porridge. If you have plants, this makes for good plant food too. As I explore more, I will add a few recipes for the pulp usage too!
This recipe is a starting point. You can go crazy with any combination of ingredients and make as many different varieties as you like! So, let's get juicing!